| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $11.95 | 6.750% | $12.7566 | $12.76 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.93 | 3.399% | $51.6271 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.97 | 5.610% | $204.8517 | $204.85 | $204.85 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.35 | 8.531% | $182.7119 | $182.71 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.42 | 4.619% | $64.257 | $64.26 | $64.25 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.50 | 5.628% | $19.5412 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.25 | 9.678% | $193.3075 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.37 | $729.0530 | $729.06 | $729.05 | $729.10 | |